Dynamic Reconstruction of the Spine - Hardcover

Kim, Daniel H.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 3131426810 ISBN 13: 9783131426819

Publisher: Thieme

Synopsis

Dynamic Reconstruction of the Spine is an essential reference on the current techniques and equipment for dynamic stabilization of the spine.

Covering both anterior and posterior approaches to dynamic stabilization, the book presents a complete overview of the state-of-the-art technologies in spinal arthroplasty and instrumentation for dynamic stabilization. Each chapter of this authoritative text focuses on a different technology. The authors illuminate the key concepts of each implant device and provide concise discussion of the rationale, indications, contraindications, surgical techniques, and postoperative results.

Highlights:

• Synthesizes the vast amount of literature on the newest
  implantable artificial disks for restoring and preserving motion of the spine
  
• Features contributions from the inventors of or experts
  on these systems
  
• Demonstrates key concepts of instrumentation and
  techniques with more than 400 instructional illustrations

Dynamic Reconstruction of the Spine is an indispensable
reference for all spine specialists, neurosurgeons, orthopedic surgeons, radiologists, fellows, and residents seeking the latest information on this emerging technology.

About this title

About the Author

Neurosurgeon, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, ILProfessor, Dept of Neurological Surgery, Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicaco, IL, USA,

Review

The editors have succeeded in producing a text that provides a complete and up-to-date reference on the current state of dynamic stabilization, as well as on the technologies that are currently present only in the laboratory or are in the process of transitioning to the clinical realm. ...A very useful text for any clinician who actively treats degenerative disorders of the spine.--Journal of NeurosurgeryExcellent illustrations and well written and well referenced text accessible to those at all levels of expertise...worth its price...a must for any neurosurgeon, orthopaedic surgeon, radiologist, spine resident.--Doody's Book Reviews

Edition details

• Publisher: Thieme
• ISBN 10: 3131426810
• ISBN 13: 9783131426819
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English